Getting through law school and passing the bar exam are only two parts to becoming an attorney in most states, including Florida, where I live and practice. Often overlooked, the proof of character ...

Each state regulates admission to its bar. Since the requirements for bar admission vary greatly from state to state, students should consult the Bar Admissions Office for a particular state to ...

Sept 28 (Reuters) - I know a young woman – a straight-A college student, active in her community, responsible at work – who told me she’s thinking about applying to law school. I paused. Because I ...

Many prospective law school students intend to earn a J.D. so that they can become practicing attorneys. In addition to earning the degree, they must pass the bar exam to practice law in any of the 50 ...

Admission to the bar is a process. Part of the process is a character and fitness determination. Often, it’s a simple matter of running a background check and checking the applicant’s file for any ...